Central Washington University Board of Trustees
Resolution 20-01
Whereas, on March 13, 2020, Governor Inslee issued proclamation 20-12, prohibiting “all public and
private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs, and similar schools and
programs from conducting in-person classes in all counties of Washington State”; and
Whereas, on March 19, 2020, the Public Health Officer for Kittitas County issued a public health order
that requires CWU to cancel all in-person classes and labs; close all campus buildings to the public; issue
a statement strongly encouraging students, whether they live on or off campus, to stay in place; prohibit
in-person dining services; and cancel in-person, university-sponsored student or community events; and
Whereas, CWU anticipates that measures required to inhibit the spread of COVID-19 will reduce overall
enrollment through the erosion of retention as well as the recruitment of new students; and
Whereas, CWU anticipates the absence of students, employees and visitors will result in a significant
loss of revenue that supports bond payments, “System” revenue that is realized through the use of
dining services, the Wildcat Shop, residence halls, and other services; and
Whereas, the required cancellation of university-sponsored events will result in the loss to the university
of revenue associated with conferences, camps, and many other student-life and academic events; and
Whereas, the State of Washington, Kittitas County, and the City of Ellensburg have declared states of
emergency in their respective jurisdictions; and
Whereas, the impact of the epidemic has reduced economic activity and the flow of tax revenue to the
State of Washington, which may result in reduced state budget allotments to and less state biennial
funding for Central Washington University; and
Whereas, the Revised Code of Washington RCW 28B.35.120 gives the Board “full control of the regional
university and its property of various kinds, except as otherwise provided by law,” and authorizes the
board to “promulgate such rules and regulations, and perform all other acts not forbidden by law, as the
board of trustees may in its discretion deem necessary or appropriate to the administration of the
regional university”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, as a result of the above described situation, the Trustees of
Central Washington University do hereby proclaim that a State of Financial Exigency exists and directs
the president of the university to pursue any measures that are legal and necessary to preserve the
educational and financial integrity of the university.

Ron Erickson, Board Chair
Board of Trustees
400 East University Way • Ellensburg WA 98926-7501 • Office: 509-963-2111 • Fax: 509-963-3206
Office location Barge Hall Room 314 • Web: www.cwu.edu/president
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